5. Work in the Stepney Communist Party (opens in new tab)

Joe Jacobs on CP activism in the East End of London in the 1930s, including the build up to the Second World War. Submitted by Fozzie on May 11, 2026 The tenants living in Blackwall Buildings were faced with a proposed rent increase of two shillings and sixpence per week. A large amount for most people to find in those days. They formed a Tenants’ Defence League and most of them refused to pay (1). The ILD was continuing to run meetings and give public lectures at our premises. There were fou...